At 2:25 p.m. Thursday, four units of Russellville firefighters responded to a structure fire at 3957 N. Arkansas Ave., according to a release from the Russellville Fire Department. Firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming from a commercial building at Stinger Sam’s Welding business. Stinger Sam’s sustained heavy fire damage, but firefighters were able to protect the adjacent Baker Refrigeration facility. The owner of Stinger Sam's was present at the time of the fire, according to the release.

No firefighters or civilians were injured. Dover City Fire and Rescue, Russellville Police Department, Pope County EMS and the Arkansas Highway Department also responded to the fire, the release stated.

North Arkansas Avenue was shut down about two hours while firefighters worked the scene. Fire units remained on scene late Thursday night. Preliminary content and property losses were unknown. The cause of the fire is under investigation.